Synthetic Oil Change POLL

BUBBIE · Oct 12th, 2009, 12:29 PM

Finish out OUR ride after trading off for the NEW FLHR 09..8/22/09 down in BEND Oregon... broke it in 30/60/30 off show room floor...

got home: in Wa. @ 400 miles, changed to 20/50 redline HD filter...

changed out the chain case and tranny @ 2500 miles

ALL redline products

glider · Oct 12th, 2009, 12:32 PM

Way to go Bubbie. Redline is a good product.

gunnut · Oct 12th, 2009, 12:33 PM

Bought my glide second hand with 19000 on her.Changed to syn oils at the 20,000 service.My only regret is the previous owner LOVED rev teck.I've found out thru this forum that stuff isnt the best.BUT, red line sure as shooting is rite there amongst the top ones,and thats whats in my love now.

hippie13 · Oct 12th, 2009, 08:47 PM

my 91 sporty spun a cam bearing at 18k and the cams were badly worn. i blamed the hd oil ( 92 started oiling both sides of the cam case lol ) after a rebuild i got a case of belray . then found m1 for vtwins . been using synthetics ever since ,about 10yrs and lol havent spun any bearings ;-)

Doug_09ultra · Oct 12th, 2009, 09:58 PM

From the first service @1000 miles. Changed all three holes to synthetic. Different products for each hole tho.

pops55 · Oct 13th, 2009, 08:57 AM

Dealer Switched Mine @ the 1000 Mile Service. Now That I Have A Service Manual It Won't Get Syn3 Ever Again.

Mark

BuffaloBill · Oct 13th, 2009, 09:20 AM

Actually at 750 Miles

BuffaloBill

nogoslim · Oct 13th, 2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

Let's get an idea of those that are using synthetic oil in the engine just when you changed over to synthetic oil. It's not really that important what brand you used but how many miles you had when you put in the synthetic oil.

This should be interesting.

I wanted the rings to seat in well to reduce any chance of oil consumption, so I waited until 5,000 miles to retire the dino fluid...

chevito · Oct 13th, 2009, 01:58 PM

will be switching to M1 and spectro primary @ 10,000 (currently 9786)

Trek · Oct 14th, 2009, 09:01 AM

Left dealer with 5.8 miles on her. Broke it in 30/60/30. Changed oil (hd 20/50), oil filter and transmission to spectro full synthetic for 6 speeds at about 150 miles. At 1000 miles went to mobil 1 full synthetic for v twins, spectro in tranny, hd f+ in primary.

View Poll Results: When Did You Change To Snythetic Oil?
Right away when I got home	16	6.30%
At 100 miles	14	5.51%
At 1000 miles	97	38.19%
At 2000 miles	22	8.66%
At 3000 miles	19	7.48%
At first oil change	50	19.69%
I waited longer	29	11.42%
I wouldn't use synthetic oil	7	2.76%
Voters: 254. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 12th, 2009, 12:29 PM	#11
BUBBIE Community Star Ride: FLHR 09 Join Date: Oct 15th, 2008 Location: western WA. Posts: 536 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Finish out OUR ride after trading off for the NEW FLHR 09..8/22/09 down in BEND Oregon... broke it in 30/60/30 off show room floor... got home: in Wa. @ 400 miles, changed to 20/50 redline HD filter... changed out the chain case and tranny @ 2500 miles ALL redline products

Oct 12th, 2009, 12:32 PM	#12
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,067 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Way to go Bubbie. Redline is a good product. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 12th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#13
gunnut Community Star Ride: 1996 DYNA WIDE GLIDE Join Date: Mar 29th, 2008 Location: plymouth,england Posts: 407 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Bought my glide second hand with 19000 on her.Changed to syn oils at the 20,000 service.My only regret is the previous owner LOVED rev teck.I've found out thru this forum that stuff isnt the best.BUT, red line sure as shooting is rite there amongst the top ones,and thats whats in my love now.

Oct 12th, 2009, 08:47 PM	#14
hippie13 Contributor$ Ride: 2005 road king classic Join Date: Mar 22nd, 2009 Location: massachusetts Posts: 103	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL my 91 sporty spun a cam bearing at 18k and the cams were badly worn. i blamed the hd oil ( 92 started oiling both sides of the cam case lol ) after a rebuild i got a case of belray . then found m1 for vtwins . been using synthetics ever since ,about 10yrs and lol havent spun any bearings ;-)

Oct 12th, 2009, 09:58 PM	#15
Doug_09ultra Contributor$ Ride: 2009 FLHTCU Ultra Classic Join Date: Jan 26th, 2009 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 440 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL From the first service @1000 miles. Changed all three holes to synthetic. Different products for each hole tho. __________________ '09 Ultra Classic, Vivid Black, Stage 1: V&H Tapered Slashcuts, MO-FLO A/C, SERT

Oct 13th, 2009, 08:57 AM	#16
pops55 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Street Glide Join Date: Jul 11th, 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 104 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Dealer Switched Mine @ the 1000 Mile Service. Now That I Have A Service Manual It Won't Get Syn3 Ever Again. Mark __________________ 09 Street Glide

Oct 13th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#17
BuffaloBill Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Road King Classic Join Date: Oct 16th, 2008 Posts: 160 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Actually at 750 Miles BuffaloBill

Oct 13th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#19
chevito Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Sperster Custom Join Date: May 27th, 2009 Location: San Diego Ca. Posts: 40 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL will be switching to M1 and spectro primary @ 10,000 (currently 9786)

Oct 14th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#20
Trek Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 ultra Join Date: Mar 28th, 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 250 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Left dealer with 5.8 miles on her. Broke it in 30/60/30. Changed oil (hd 20/50), oil filter and transmission to spectro full synthetic for 6 speeds at about 150 miles. At 1000 miles went to mobil 1 full synthetic for v twins, spectro in tranny, hd f+ in primary.

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